Accounting Manager

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

LCMC Health is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations that support its healthcare system. The manager may focus on Revenue Accounting, Expense Accounting, or Clinic Accounting, and will lead a team while promoting financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational improvement. The role manages month-end and year-end close, general ledger activities, journal entries, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and reporting. Depending on the specialty area, responsibilities may include revenue recognition and payer activity; accounts payable, fixed assets, inventory, and expense analysis; or clinic financial operations, billing interfaces, and site-level performance reporting. The Accounting Manager also supports budgeting, forecasting, audit activities, financial system enhancements, internal controls, and process improvements. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week day-shift position at LCMC Health - Westpark. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent is required. At least five years of progressive accounting experience is required; two years in a supervisory or management role is preferred.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience with general ledger, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
Proficiency with financial accounting software and ERP systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
Prior experience in a healthcare system or hospital environment.
Master’s degree or CPA certification.
Experience with Workday or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Lead month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
Review and approve financial transactions, ensuring proper coding and documentation.
For Revenue Accounting: manage revenue recognition, analyze accounts receivable and contractual adjustments, reconcile third-party payer activity, and oversee grant-related receivables.
For Expense Accounting: manage accounts payable operations, oversee fixed assets and inventory valuation, and conduct expense analyses to support cost-control initiatives.
For Clinic Accounting: support clinic-specific financial operations, monitor patient billing interfaces, track clinic revenue and expenses, and provide performance reporting for individual clinic sites.
Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports.
Identify budget variances and provide insights; assist with annual budgeting and forecasting.
Provide ad-hoc financial analyses to support strategic decisions.
Supervise, coach, and mentor accounting professionals; conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, delegate responsibilities, and manage team workload.
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and support financial system enhancements and implementations.
Strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure data accuracy.
Coordinate and support internal and external audits, providing documentation, analysis, and explanations as needed.